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Temporary Disaster Recovery Manager

Notice is hereby given that Huerfano County is accepting applications for a Temporary Disaster Recovery Manager. This is a full-time position with benefits at a starting salary of $53,000 - $70,000 depending on qualifications. The Recovery Manager will guide and assist in performing Program Management tasks and activities. As a team member you will be offered the opportunity to work on exciting projects and gain hands on experience working in the field of disaster recovery, compliance, auditing and accounting. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree fields of study in Accounting, Business, Construction Management or a related field is a plus. A working knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery and similar programs/projects is a plus. The Recovery Manager will be under the direction of the County Administrator. A drug test and background check is required. Job description and application are available at the Walsenburg Workforce Center, 928 Russell, Walsenburg, CO 81089. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 P.M. on Monday January 7th, 2018. A full copy of the job description can be found here.Huerfano County is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Job Openings

Sheriff Deputy

Qualified candidates must be P.O.S.T. certified within 30 days of hire; 21 years of age; have a High School Diploma or GED; must adhere to policy, procedures and post orders. Drug testing and background check are required, and shift work is mandatory. This position is full time with benefits. Job descriptions and applications are available at the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office at 500 S Albert Ave. Walsenburg, CO 81089. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Huerfano County is an equal opportunity employer.

Communication Center Manager

Notice is hereby given that Huerfano County Sheriff Department is accepting applications for a Communication Center Manager. This is a full-time position with benefits at a starting salary of $49,635. Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED certificate supplemented by specialized training in emergency management, telecommunication operations and personnel supervision; have CPR/First aid certification; and must be Emergency Medical Dispatch qualified or shall comply with Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification within a reasonable amount of time. The Communication Manager will be under the direction of the Huerfano County Sheriff and will oversee the operation and activities of the Communication Center. Drug testing and background check are required. Job description and application are available at the Walsenburg Workforce Center, 928 Russell, Walsenburg, CO 81089. Applications will be accepted until 4:00P.M. on December 10th, 2018. Huerfano County is an equal opportunity employer.

Detention Officer

Notice is hereby given that Huerfano County Sheriff Department is accepting applications for Detention Officer. This is a full-time position with benefits at a starting salary of $24,000. Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED. Drug testing and background check are required. Shift work is mandatory. The detention officer will work closely with the detention office staff; Sheriff’s staff; Emergency Service staff; inmates and the public. Job descriptions and applications are available at the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office at 500 S Albert Ave. Walsenburg, CO 81089. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Huerfano County is an equal opportunity employer.